All articles tagged with #military deception
Originally Published 27 days ago — by Military Times
An Army reservist helped Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado escape from Venezuela to Oslo to accept the Nobel Peace Prize through a complex clandestine maritime operation, involving deception and coordination with U.S. agencies, amid high regional security tensions.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Jerusalem Post
Hamas used a vehicle falsely marked with the World Central Kitchen (WCK) emblem to target IDF soldiers in Gaza, but WCK confirmed no affiliation, and the IDF responded with an airstrike, killing five terrorists. The IDF accuses Hamas of exploiting humanitarian aid for terrorist activities.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
The Ghost Army, a group of American military units that used inflatable tanks, radio trickery, costume uniforms, and acting to deceive the enemy during World War II, was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal at a ceremony in Washington. Their innovative techniques, which contributed to the liberation of a continent, are still used on the battlefield today. The group's mission was kept secret for decades, and the award comes after almost a decade of work by family members of the soldiers and filmmaker Rick Beyer. The Ghost Army's work is estimated to have saved between 15,000 to 30,000 lives, and the ceremony was attended by three of the seven known surviving members.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NPR
The "Ghost Army," a secretive WWII unit that used deception to save American lives, was finally honored with the Congressional Gold Medal after decades of secrecy. The unit's members, who used inflatable tanks, fake uniforms, and special effects to mislead German forces, received public recognition for their contributions, which remained classified for many years. The award specifically honors the 23d Headquarters Special Troops and its sister unit, the 3133 Signal Co. Special, for their deception missions in Europe. The surviving members, now in their 90s and 100s, were present at the U.S. Capitol to accept the award, surrounded by military and congressional leaders, marking a long-awaited moment of appreciation for their heroic efforts.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by PBS NewsHour
The American military units known as the Ghost Army, who used inflatable tanks, trucks, and planes along with sound effects and acting to deceive the enemy during World War II, are being honored with the Congressional Gold Medal. Three surviving members, including 100-year-old Seymour Nussenbaum, are set to attend the ceremony at the U.S. Capitol. The Ghost Army's missions likely saved thousands of American lives and their story was brought to light by filmmaker Rick Beyer after their mission was declassified in 1996.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
The Ghost Army, a secretive American military unit from World War II known for using inflatable tanks, trucks, and planes, as well as sound effects and radio trickery to outwit the enemy, will receive the Congressional Gold Medal, Congress' highest honor, in recognition of their remarkable contributions. The legislation to honor the Ghost Army with the medal was signed into law by President Biden in 2022, and three of the seven known surviving members are set to attend the ceremony at the U.S. Capitol. The unit's mission was declassified in 1996, and their battlefield deceptions in France, Luxembourg, Belgium, Germany, and Italy likely saved thousands of American lives.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
The Ghost Army, a secretive World War II military unit known for using inflatable tanks and sound effects to deceive the enemy, will be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. The unit's missions, previously classified, are now recognized for their ingenuity and impact on the battlefield. The award ceremony will be attended by surviving members and family, honoring their significant contributions to the war effort.